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ONGRATULATIONS ! 

You are now the proud owner of an Etesia ride-on brush-cutter. This 
extremely reliable and tough machine has been specially designed to 
give many years of service.

• In order to prolong the life of your mower and keep it in excellent 

working order, read this manual carefully and always follow the 
safety recommendations and maintenance instructions.

• As part of our commitment to excellence, we are constantly seeking 

new ways of improving our products.

• For this reason, your model may differ slightly from the description 

in this manual.

• Up-to-date technical information can be obtained from your dealer.
• He will be happy to resolve any queries you may have.

MOWER IDENTIFICATION

• The identifi cation number of your ride-on brush-cutter is located on 

the central bonnet in front of the seat.

• Always quote this number when seeking advice from your dealer.

1• YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS

• Always follow these instructions when using your ride-on brush-

cutter.

• No responsibility will be accepted by the manufacturer in the event 

of failure to comply with this manual or with current regulations.

• Prior to use, check that safety labels are present on the ride-on

brush-cutter as indicated in the manual. Read these labels carefully. If 
any safety labels are missing, inform your dealer immediately, as the 
ride-on brush-cutter is required by law to carry them.

• Never remove warning labels or safety instructions.
• Before using your ride-on brush-cutter, make sure that you are 

completely familiar with the controls.

• Study the operating instructions so that you are able to stop the 

machine quickly. 

• Always keep the ride-on brush cutter and accessories in good  

working order. 

• Replace the worn or damaged parts for more safety.
• Never operate the mower using faulty guards or without the use of 

safety devices.

• Never attempt to adjust your ride-on brush cutter without the prior 

approval of the manufacturer. 

• Unauthorized adjustments could be dangerous and result in 

serious injury to the user. No responsibility will be accepted 
by the manufacturer in the case of failure to comply with these 
instructions.

• Do not attempt to adjust the engine speed controls. 
• Overspeeding the engine increases the risk of injury to the user.
• Never allow your ride-on brush cutter to be used by anyone who is 

not familiar with the operating manual.

• Never use your ride-on brush cutter on slopes with a gradient of 

more than 17° (30%).

• Always observe the special instructions concerning use of the ride-

on brush cutter on sloping ground.

• Never drive your ride-on brush cutter too close to embankments or 

ditches, on soft ground, or where there is a risk of overturning.

• The user is responsible for ensuring the safety of others within the 

area where the ride-on brush-cutter is being used.

• Keep a safe distance from people and animals when the engine is 

running.

• Never allow passengers come on the ride-on brush cutter.
• Never allow children under the age of 16 to drive the ride-on brush-

cutter.

• Always remove the ignition key when leaving the ride-on brush 

cutter unattended, even momentarily.

• Disengage the drive mechanisms and accessories for transport or 

when they’re not used.

• Before using the ride-on brush cutter, always check the condition 

and adjustment the blade.

• Never attempt to carry out work on or underneath the ride-on brush 

cutter if it has been raised on temporary supports or without taking 
proper safety precautions.

• Before mowing, always clear the fi eld of stones, pieces of wood or 

metal, wire, bones, plastic, branches and other debris liable to be 
thrown out by the ride-on brush cutter.

• Disengage the cutting system, stop the engine and take the switch 

key away in following cases :
- Before taking a grass padding away.
- After you hurted a object in order to look at eventuel damages and 

to repair if necessary.

- If the machine begins to vibrate not normaly in order to look for 

causes.

- If the blade is blocked (blade clutch out of order).

• Never ask anybody else to check the possible damages or to puch 

the ride-on brush cutter while the driver is on the seat.

• Make sure that your lawn has no natural barriers of the type 

molehills, cracks, ruts...

• Low branches liable to cause injury to the user should also be 

removed.

• Avoid obstacles such as mole hills, concrete pedestals, tree 

stumps and edging, which cannot be cut by the blade and which 
could damage the cutting mechanism specially the blade and the 
transmission.

• Exercise particular care when reversing.
• Never place hands or feet under the cutter housing.
• Whilst mowing, take care to avoid injury to others caused by fl ying 

stones and other objects.

• Operate the ride-on brush-cutter only in broad daylight or with good 

artifi cial lighting.

• The front light fi tted on the ride-on brush-cutter has not been 

designed to work in the night. This light is not powerfull enough to 
show the dangers.

• Ride-on brush-cutter may not be driven on public highways.
• Loose clothing and short trousers should not be worn when using 

the ride-on brush cutter.

• Always wear stout and closed shoes. 
• When adjusting the engine or moving parts, always switch off the 

engine and remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug 
lead.

• Never operate the machine when feeling tired or unwell.
• Never operate the machine after consuming alcohol or taking 

medicine.

• When the mower is driven out of the fi eld, disengage the cutter and 

switch it to the fully raised position.

• Do not fi ll the fuel tank whilst the engine is running. Allow the 

engine to cool for few minutes before fi lling.

• 

WARNING:

 fuel is highly fl ammable.

- Fuel should be stored in clean containers specially designed for 

this purpose.

- Always fi ll the fuel tank outdoor and do not smoke during this 

operation.

- Add fuel before starting the engine.

Summary of Contents for AV95

Page 1: ...AV95 AV98 AV98X User Manual Translation of the originals instructions manual GB Please read carefully before using your machine...

Page 2: ...on 9 4 Pictures 10 5 Technical specifications 13 6 HST oil replacement AV98X 14 7 Operating instructions 16 8 Maintenance 18 9 Cleaning 21 10 Machine lubrication points 21 11 Maintenance schedule 22 1...

Page 3: ...tter is being used Keep a safe distance from people and animals when the engine is running Never allow passengers come on the ride on brush cutter Never allow children under the age of 16 to drive the...

Page 4: ...you park the ride on brush cutter Do not start the engine if you can smell petrol or in the presence of other explosion risks Do not run the engine without a silencer Clean regulary the exhaust the en...

Page 5: ...ry to feet and hands 2 Keep third persons far from the machine DIAGRAMS RECTANGLE B 3 Risk of body injury 4 Never open or take the side flap off Stop the engine and remove the key from ignition before...

Page 6: ...1 1 2 3 4 6 Rectangle A Rectangle B 2 KEY TO DIAGRAMS SAFETY RectangleC Rectangle D...

Page 7: ...a b c 1 2 3 4 7 Marking of accumulators Rectangle B Rectangle D 2 KEY TO DIAGRAMS SAFETY Rectangle C Rectangle A...

Page 8: ...Max reverse speed Starting the engine 0 engine off power switched off 1 power switched on engine started Differential lock The arrow indicates handle movement to engage differential lock Low speed Ne...

Page 9: ...Drive level 5 De ector 6 Throttle lever 7 Drive pedal AV98 AV98X 8 Steering wheel 9 Fuel level indicator 10 Light switch 11 Ignition switch 12 Choke 13 Cutting height lever 14 Fuel tank cap 15 Blade c...

Page 10: ...5 4 3 b a 7 6 8 10 4 PICTURES...

Page 11: ...27169 Nut M14 2 27170 Washer 3 27266 Spacer 4 34190 Blade body 5 27166 Screw 6 Blade 7 MC85 Blade Bolting 8 27543 Fixing Kit MC85 1 27169 Nut M14 2 27170 Was 3 27266 Spacer 4 34190 Blade body 5 27166...

Page 12: ...18 16 17 b A 19 20 21 a a 12 4 PICTURES...

Page 13: ...Frame design Mechanically welded multitubular structure Transmission Hydrostatic with differentiel lock Speeds fast Forward Gear 0 10 km h Forward Gear 0 10 km h Forward Gear 0 11 km h Reverse Gear 0...

Page 14: ...between the tank and the rear HST unit point J of the picture The lter is held by two collars Unfasten both collars with the 8mm spanner or the minus screwdriver When the collars are loose remove the...

Page 15: ...eck the oil level in the tank If the level doesn t reach the mark High top up with oil to reach this mark 9 CHECK THE DRIVE Check that the wheels turn at the end of the operations 7 and 8 When the fou...

Page 16: ...AND AV95 The speed selector is situated on the right front side of the operator seat To move the selector push it completely down put it on the wished speed by keeping it pushed and release it On the...

Page 17: ...ead reduce speed The drive lever or pedal do not control engine speed and cannot be used as an accelerator WARNING To stop ride on brush cutter quickly press clutch brake pedal down fully This returns...

Page 18: ...oil level and if necessary top up 8 1 4 AIR FILTER PICTURE 4 PAGE 10 Clean the air lter every 50 hours and more frequently under very dusty conditions of use Take off cover Remove the butter y nuts 1...

Page 19: ...the electrolyte should be checked every 50 hours and should always lie between the upper Max and lower Min level markers The level of the electrolyte in the cells can be checked without removing the b...

Page 20: ...e and remove key from ignition Before proceeding with dismantling protect your hands with work gloves Engage parking brake Take off belt guard at the side of the engine see picture 16 page 12 Take off...

Page 21: ...housing especially its inside face using a jet of water and lifting up de ector on right side Cleaning cutting unit housing after dismantling Dismantle cutting system see 8 6 2 Clean housing with a s...

Page 22: ...htness Front 1 2 bar Rear 1 4 bar 20 Blade Check condition and tightness Check the blade brake and adjust if necessary Change if worn out 20 Blade coupling Check condition 20 Cutting deck Check condit...

Page 23: ...e with the engine stopped 13 2 TOWING THE MACHINE IN THE EVENT OF BREAKDOWN Disengage the box except for AV98X Close the fuel tap Place the secondary speed selector on the N position and release the b...

Page 24: ...therefore be paid back to the dealer according to charge scale mentioned in the agreement It is dealer responsibility to make sure that the end user does receive the complete warranty allowed by ETESI...

Page 25: ......

Page 26: ...arding noise emissions in the environment and are subject to the internal production control procedure with evaluation of the technical documents and periodic inspection by a noti ed body the CETIM F...

Page 27: ...ETESIA SERVICE GARANTIE 13 rue de l Industrie 67165 WISSEMBOURG CEDEX France Stamp here please...

Page 28: ...__ Signature ___________________ Signature and confirmation of the user that he has taken possession of a machine in perfect working order that the user has been handed over and that he thoroughly rea...

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